Malabar Spinach Stir Fry with Shiitake Mushrooms

Equipment

• 1 wok preferably carbon steel if you have it

Ingredients

• 1 Large Shiitake mushroom

• 1 tbsp Cooking oil such as grapeseed

• 1 tsp Minced fresh ginger

• 1 tsp Minced fresh garlic 1 small clove

• 6 oz Malabar spinach leaves

• 2 tsp Soy sauce a splash

• 1 pinch Crushed red pepper flakes or a small handful of dried red chili

• 1 tsp Toasted sesame oil or to taste

• 1 tsp Toasted sesame seeds to garnish, optional

Instructions

• Remove the stem and cut the mushroom into thick slices.

• Put the sliced mushrooms in a wok and heat without adding oil until the mushrooms are lightly browned, 1-2 minutes.

• Add the cooking oil, then the garlic and ginger and cook for a few seconds. If you want to add a few whole dried chilis, add them now.

• Add the Malabar spinach leaves and stir the pan to prevent the garlic from burning. Add the crushed red pepper flakes if using.

• Continue cooking over medium high heat, stirring occasionally until the greens are wilted, about 5 minutes.

• Add a splash of soy sauce and continue cooking until the liquid is evaporated.

• Taste a leaf and double check the seasoning. If stems are attached, make sure they're tender and taste good to you.

• Serve the greens and mushrooms garnished with sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds.

Thank you to Forager Chef for this recipe